The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is an easy yet fantastic summer read. It is from the point view of Ponyboy Curtis who lives in a society where power means everything. The boy struggles with his life ever since his parents' death which leaves him no choice but to look up to his brothers and gang for support. The members of his gang are known as the Greasers for their signature greasy hair and lower class lifestyle, while their rivals, the Socs, are shown as snobby, rich kids who love to pick up a fight. With both groups constantly battling for the throne within their town, Ponyboy has to learn the hard way between what is right and wrong and even gets himself into a huge mess that only he can fix. Careless actions lead into major conflicts and will make you grip onto the book until the last page. This is definitely one of my all time favorite books and I’m sure anyone who gets his/her hands on it will enjoy it as much as I did.
-Asfa Arshi p.3
I remember watching the movie of this book in Churchill, it was pretty good. I bought this book a while back but never got around to reading it, maybe I'll actually get around to that. Sounds like an interesting book, I'll be sure to check it out!
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I remember reading this book in 8th grade. I find it funny still that the main character's name is Ponyboy
ReplyDeleteConor McCann Period 12
A classic book that I've read with characters that have interesting names. This book has a great gang conflict and a lot of ups and downs throughout the whole story. Recommended to anybody. -Matt D. (Pd 7/8)
ReplyDeleteI read this last year and i thought it was good. I liked the movie better though because it was funny the way their hair looked and i like watching movies better
ReplyDeleteJohn McHenry Period 2
I remember last year we read it. It was such a good book and I would definitly reccomend this book for you to read over the summer. Jackie Mantele Period 2
ReplyDeleteI remember watching the movie of this a couple of times, it was a very good movie but if I remember correctly, some of it was very sad. Amber McConnell (Period 12)
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this in middle school, I really enjoyed it. Because of the interesting plot and suspense throughout the story, I would definately reccomend this book as well!
ReplyDelete-Katie Mackie (Period 3)
I watched the movie and read the book. It has a good plot and conflict. I would also like to recommand anyone to read the book and watch the movie.
ReplyDeleteJun Sun You Period: 7/8
I remember in seventh grade we read this book and then watched the movie afterwards. I think it was a great way to capture the entire story. The book was a very interesting read and the movie was pretty good as well. I would recommend both equally. --Amanda Evans Period 4
ReplyDeleteAsfa, this was probably on of the best books I have ever read. I loved it so much. Though it was kind of tragic with all the deaths and all, it was a great book. Good choice! I thought the last line was adorable!
ReplyDelete-Suchir K (Period 7/8)
I've read this book twice, and I definately agree with you that this book is definately one of my all time favorites too! I really want to read it a third time.
ReplyDeleteI just made a comment but I forgot to write my name, so I'll just rewrite it. I've read this book twice, and I definately agree with you that this is a great book. It's one of my all time favorites as well. I want to read it a third time; I haven't read it in a couple of years.
ReplyDeleteKaitlyn Hill Period 4
I know a lot of people who have recommended this book, but I never got to read it! It seems so interesting, and I wonder what will end up happening to Ponyboy Curtis. The whole gang fighting reminds me a bit of Romeo and Juliet, as well as West Side Story. Kristen Connolly (period 3)
ReplyDeleteLast year we read this book and I actually liked it a lot. I would definetley read this again even if we had to do all the notes the first time. Id definetley recommend you read this over the summer. Maddy Datkowitz period 2
ReplyDeleteI read the book and saw the movie- I loved them both! If you like books by Hinton, check out "That Was Then, This Is Now". It's a great coming-of-age story similar to "The Outsiders", and bears a bunch of similarities to it.
ReplyDelete-Zach A. P. 4
This kind of reminds me of the play, The West Side Story. Only because it has to do with 2 gangs. I know numerous people who have read this book and I only heard good things about it!
ReplyDelete-Sarah McCaffrey, period 2
I read this a couple years ago with my tutor and then again with my english class last year. It was an absolutely a fantastic read because it's moral was indefinitely important and appliable to our lives.
ReplyDelete-Paul Lee Period 3
Wow this book sounds really interesting. I want to find out what happens to Ponyboy Curtis. Also, I like how this book is from his point of view. I'm not usually interested in these types of books, but I will take a chance, and check it out.
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Farzam Rahman Period 3
ReplyDeleteOutsiders is similiar to That was THen This is Now. It shows the importance of decisions and how our peers affect them. S.E. Hinton develops characters with perfect traits for her suspenseful books.
This is book is amazing! I've read it before and its one of the few books that I would re-read. I could read this book over and over and it still would be amazing. The characters are so complex and so fantastic.
ReplyDeleteTom Berzok Period 4
When I was told that we were going to be reading this book last year I got bummed out because I heard that it wasn't a good book from a few people, but it ended up being one of the best books that I have ever read.
ReplyDeleteChris Rimanic Period 2
Thi s definately m favorite book of all time. It had an exciting plot and ending. It always kept me interested.
ReplyDeleteZachary BLoom-Period 2
THis is my favorite book of all time. It has a great story line and there's a lot of suspense as well.
ReplyDeleteANsuman Das per: 3
I remember reading this book in eighth grade. I thought it was only okay, but that might have been influenced by the teacher I had. Its sequel, however, That Was Then, This Is Now, was an amazing read. Jake M, Pd 3
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